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Question: I'm 62 ear old female, and I'm having incontinence issues. I do not have a UTI. Is this normal??
Brief Answer:
incontinence very common in women
Detailed Answer:
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You have noticed increased urine incontinence recently. Unfortunately this is a very common problem in women. The urethra is very short and allows for more incontinence with laughing coughing or sneezing. There are medications that are available that may help reduce the problem. You would need to see your doctor to have them prescribe something. Occasionally it gets bad enough that surgery is required but that is only as a last resort.
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incontinence very common in women
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your healthcare questions.
You have noticed increased urine incontinence recently. Unfortunately this is a very common problem in women. The urethra is very short and allows for more incontinence with laughing coughing or sneezing. There are medications that are available that may help reduce the problem. You would need to see your doctor to have them prescribe something. Occasionally it gets bad enough that surgery is required but that is only as a last resort.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again with your healthcare concerns and questions
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